Vehicle Details
- Year: 1954
- Make: Jaguar
- Model: XK120 Roadster
- VIN: S676037
- Mileage: 27,199
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Cream
- Seller: cwscarbroker
- Seller Type: Dealer (Consignment)
- Location: Minneapolis, MN 55416
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0009411
Available for auction is this 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster finished in Cream over red leather. The fastest production car in the world at the time of its debut, the XK120 was a major post-war milestone for Jaguar as the first sports car they produced since 1939. This three-owner, numbers matching 1954 example was purchased by the seller from a prominent Jaguar collector in 2009 at 27k miles. Driven sparingly and kept in storage for much of its life, this XK120 has been treated to a very high level of care including a rebuild of the original 3.4L engine with upgraded internals as well as a more recent refurbishment of the undercarriage with new wooden floorboards. Accompanied by a certificate from the Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust, this highly collectible XK120 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Minnesota while showing just over 29k miles on the 5-digit odometer.
This XK120 was refinished in its current Cream color at some point under previous ownership. The original glass, side curtains, and soft top are said to have been retained and the paint is described to be in very good condition. A custom fiberglass hardtop will also be included in the sale. Under the current ownership, the underbody of the car was reportedly refurbished along with the installation of new wooden floorboards protected by marine lacquer. This example rides on 16" wire wheels featuring knock-off hubs and Pirelli tires.
The red leather interior highlights previously refurbished seats and newer carpeting. A new MotoLita steering wheel has been installed and the dashboard is said to be in excellent condition. All equipment is reported to be functioning properly except for the fuel tank sending unit and interior trunk light.
The 3.4L inline-six features dual carburetors and was factory-rated at 160 horsepower with 195 lb.-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven by way of a Moss 4-speed manual gearbox. The original numbers-matching drivetrain has reportedly been retained. Prior to the seller's ownership, the engine is said to have been rebuilt and upgraded with XJ6 pistons and later style rods, LeMans C manifolds, a modified head, a performance cam, a stainless steel exhaust, new timing chains, and a new aluminum flywheel and clutch. The suspension was also refurbished under previous ownership. The car is said to have been driven no more than 200 miles per year by the current owner and always kept in dry climate-controlled storage.
This sale will include a clean title, tools, a custom fiberglass hardtop, and a certificate from the Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust. For any enthusiast of classic British sports cars, this nicely presented XK120 is not to be overlooked.
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $58,888
- Auction End: Apr 05, 2021 07:30:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 7
Comments (12)
Bid in the amount of $58,888
Bid in the amount of $40,000
Bid in the amount of $25,000
Bid in the amount of $22,500
Bid in the amount of $22,000
Bid in the amount of $21,500
Hi amc Jag soft top is complete, functional, faded, no rips or tears, and plastic is clear. Only in the rain once in eleven years and worked as expected. Side curtains have been renewed with new plastic and stored in pristine carrying case in the trunk. Let me know if you have any more questions thanks for looking cws
Not noticing a soft top. Is it included?.....condition?
Bid in the amount of $19,540
@hayleyodom Hi Hayley Jag was refurbished and engine modified by prior owner who is a well respected local Jag collector/racing enthusiast, well known by current owner for many years. Current owner pursued ownership for five years before owner was willing to sell. Current owner drove car less than 200 miles per year over the last 11 years. Current owner believes odometer was correct on his purchase date Let me know if you have any more questions, I'm here to help cws
Beautiful car. Can you please tell me why there was a rebuild on the car if it has such low miles? Has the odometer flipped? Thank you for your time.
This is a real nice Jag inside and out cws